Battle of Kumi

The Battle of Kumi (25-26 July 1950) was a battle of the Korean War fought between the United States and South Korea on one side and North Korea on the other. The North Koreans launched an offensive against US and South Korean forces at Kumi during their attack against the Pusan Perimeter, but the Americans and South Koreans were able to inflict heavy losses on the North Koreans and repel their attacks.

Battle
Hoping to breach the Pusan Perimeter, several North Korean armored divisions launched an assault against the town of Kumi, which was defended by several United States armored and infantry divisions, backed up by two South Korean divisions. The ensuing battle saw the Americans and South Koreans make a spirited attempt to hold the line at Kumi, and they were able to hold until an overwhelming amount of US reinforcements arrived, which enabled them to take the town and drive the North Koreans back.